Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is eager to offload two of his defenders.
The Sunderland Echo says Poyet is eager to land a new centre-half, with Carlos Cuellar released at the end of last season and French pair Valentin Roberge and Modibo Diakite both considered surplus to requirements.
Swansea City skipper Ashley William is a prime candidate.
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